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evidence was obtained and verify that it is the same when it is presented in court

as it was when it was collected.When evidence is technical in nature and difficult

for laypersons to understand, experts may be required to testify to explain the

nature of the evidence and what it means to the jury and judge. Police investiga-

tors and IT personnel may both be required to take the witness stand in a cyber-

crime case. In the following sections, we discuss the criminal trial process, the

two types of witnesses that can be called to testify in criminal actions, and some

tips on how to prepare for and give testimony ...